A local hidden gem of St. Paul, the Wabasha Street Caves gives visitors a unique view into the history of the city, especially focusing on the history of nefarious gangsters. Originally used to house a mushroom farm, by the 1920's the caves became a speakeasy during the period of Prohibition in America. Infamous gangsters, such as John Dillinger, were regular customers.
Over the years, the caves have changed purposes ranging from just storage to a disco. Today, in addition to giving historic tours, as well as ghost tours, the caves can be rented out for private parties. The tour guides are very informative and give various stories of the history and myths of the caves.
The cost of the attraction is only $6/person and is well worth your time. They only give tours a few times a week, so be sure to check their schedule at www.wabashastreetcaves.com to ensure you figure out the best time for you. Also, it's cash only, so make sure you have it with you as you don't want to miss out on this while searching for an ATM.
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